Scutellum in a caryopsis represents

outermost layer of endosperm

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a sheath that protects the radicle

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the place where the seed is attached to rephe

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a cotyledon

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The correct option is D
a cotyledon

Scutellum in a caryopsis represents a cotyledon.

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Scutellum in a caryopsis represents

The correct option is D a cotyledon Scutellum in a caryopsis represents a cotyledon.

The correct option is D
a cotyledon

Scutellum in a caryopsis represents a cotyledon.